OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5TA

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5TA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This E3 5TA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 15 crimes and a crime rate of 0.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 5TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5TA, encompassing approximately 7182 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 5TA area, explore the E3 5TA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

E3 5TA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 11
  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ford Road with total crimes: 5

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.16200.00%
Vehicle crime132.92225.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.810.00%
Other theft101.53900.00%
Burglary61.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.84100.00%
Theft from the person40.56100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.85-15.38%
Burglary91.5380.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-75.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.6840.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.95-23.53%
Burglary51.81150.00%
Public order50.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Other theft30.56-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.49-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.37-41.18%
Other theft71.39-41.67%
Theft from the person50.9725.00%
Public order40.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-57.14%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.48-10.53%
Other theft122.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.67250.00%
Vehicle crime50.97-44.44%
Public order50.700.00%
Robbery40.70300.00%
Burglary40.56-50.00%
Theft from the person40.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour192.7846.15%
Vehicle crime92.65125.00%
Burglary81.25700.00%
Other theft61.11-71.43%
Theft from the person60.84-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Drugs20.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.45114.29%
Other theft214.18250.00%
Theft from the person192.92280.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.65-35.00%
Drugs81.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.11133.33%
Public order50.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.780.00%
Other theft61.950.00%
Theft from the person50.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 202317
October 202325
September 202320
August 202330
July 202314

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 202312
September 20236
August 202321
July 20236

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202421
January 20247
December 202314
November 202310
October 202317
September 202319
August 202313
July 202320

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236
August 202319
July 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20238

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5TA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Ford Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chisenhale Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hewlett Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grove Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Daling Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ford Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Type Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Driffield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Peach Walk Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wetherell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Cranbrook Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Palmers Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lanfranc Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arbery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Medway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gunmakers Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tait Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lombard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ellesmere Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Bunsen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Wennington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Stoneway Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gathorne Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Twig Folly Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Thoydon Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Norman Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1